Is This the Solution to Your Low Energy and Brainpower?

If you’re suffering from “mystery symptoms” like low energy, brain fog, moodiness, difficulty sleeping or just a vague feeling of malaise, you may be suffering from a vitamin deficiency that affects millions of older adults.[1,2]

Yet tragically, doctors rarely detect this deficiency until it manifests as a more serious health issue.[3] What’s more, doctors too often misdiagnose the symptoms of this deficiency and then recommend solutions that do nothing to address the problem and, in some cases, make it worse!

What I’m talking about here is vitamin B12 deficiency, and if you’ve experienced any of the symptoms I described above, it’s imperative that you take action NOW to get your B12 levels up to a healthy range — before serious damage occurs.

The good news is that B12 deficiency can be remedied easily, quickly and inexpensively. But please don’t run out and grab the first bottle of B12 you see — it’s crucial that you take the right kind of B12. There’s a shocking secret about what some popular B12 supplements are made from that you absolutely need to know about.

Are YOU Vitamin B12 Deficient?

The older you are, the higher your risk is for B12 deficiency, but younger people aren’t exempt from harm. In a shocking recent Tufts University study, researchers found that nearly 1 in 4 people over age 26 are at least borderline deficient in B12 and may already be experiencing symptoms as a result.[4]

Here are some of the most common signs of B12 deficiency:

Low energy and weakness

Memory problems

Confusion or “fuzziness”

Irritability and mood swings

Persistent sleep problems

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Digestive problems

Weakened immune system

Hearing and vision loss

Tingling in the extremities

Why Your Body Needs B12

Your body depends on vitamin B12 for energy production. It’s crucial to the metabolic process that converts carbohydrates and fats into energy — this is why it’s often called the “energy vitamin.”[5] B12 is also one of the building blocks your body uses to produce DNA, so it’s crucial for healthy cell growth and repair. B12 keeps your immune system functioning optimally, regulates mood and sleep cycles, and mitigates the harmful effects of the toxic stress hormone homocysteine, making it a vital player in maintaining heart health and more.[6-9] But new research is showing that B12’s most vital function of all may be protecting your brain and entire nervous system by keeping your nerves communicating in an optimal manner.

How B12 Protects Your Brain

Did you know that if you live to be 85, your chances of suffering from severe loss of cognitive function are 1 in 3?[12] Not coincidentally, roughly the same number of older adults is deficient in B12! Emerging research is showing that age-related cognitive decline and memory loss are linked to a process in the body that involves a decrease in brain mass.[13] That’s right, your brain can actually shrink as you age!

A recent landmark study showed that B12 supplementation can help slow the accelerated rate of brain shrinkage in older individuals.[14] Another study showed that older people with higher levels of B12 in their blood had bigger, healthier brains and scored higher on cognitive tests than those with lower levels.[15]

Take B12 to SUPERCHARGE Your Days

As I mentioned, B12 helps your body produce energy by metabolizing carbs and fats in the food you eat. The effects of replenishing your B12 stores on your energy levels can be dramatic. Many people report significant increases in energy, stamina, motivation and ability to focus within days of beginning to take B12.

B12 is also needed for the production of the important neurotransmitter serotonin, which regulates mood, sleep and appetite. A study from the National Institute of Aging found women with low B12 levels were more than twice as likely to develop mood issues as women with normal B12 status. Many people find that taking B12 helps them to get the deep, rejuvenating sleep they need at night, so they wake up feeling refreshed.

How B12 Can Support Your Heart, Bones, Eyes and Ears

Another major benefit of having enough B12 in your body is reduced levels of the toxic stress hormone homocysteine.[16,17] Not only does lowering homocysteine levels make you feel less stressed, studies have shown that it also helps protect your heart, bones, vision and hearing. Homocysteine is known to damage to the inside of blood vessels and arteries, making elevated homocysteine levels a serious risk factor for heart problems.[18]

Homocysteine weakens bones by interfering with collagen cross-linking, the molecular “stitching” that makes bones strong and flexible. In one study, people with low B12 levels had lower-than-average bone mineral density.[19] B12 also helps to build stronger bones by aiding osteoblasts, the cells that build bone.

Additionally, B12’s homocysteine-lowering effects help it protect your eyes and ears. Harvard researchers found at least a 34% decreased risk of vision loss and improved retinal blood vessel function for women aged 40 and older who supplemented with B12.[20] And one study found that low blood levels of vitamin B12 were linked to a higher risk of hearing loss in women in their 60s.[21] Researchers think that homocysteine may damage the delicate cells that transmit sound waves in the inner ear.

Why Are So Many People B12 Deficient?

You may be surprised to learn that B12 deficiency often has nothing to do with their B12 intake, but rather, the ability to absorb B12 from food. As you get older, the lining of your stomach gradually loses its ability to produce hydrochloric acid, which you need to absorb B12 from food. The use of certain medications can also lower your stomach acid secretion, further hampering B12 absorption.[22] This is why with B12 supplements, a lozenge delivery system is ideal. This helps ensure that the B12 goes directly into your bloodstream, bypassing your digestive tract.

WARNING: Some B12 Supplements Contain Cyanide

The form of B12 that you’ll find in many B12 products — even the B12 injections your doctor may administer — is cyanocobalamin. And here’s the shocker. Can you guess how this form of B12 gets its name? Cyanocobalamin is comprised of a cyanide molecule attached to a cobalamin (B12) molecule. Cyanide is a toxic poison that the body cannot metabolize, and over time, it can accumulate in brain tissues with harmful results.[23]

For reasons I’ll never fully understand, way too many B12 supplements on the market today are made with this virtually worthless form of B12. My guess is that these companies are just out to save money at the expense of your health, which is truly a shame.

What you want to take is a supplement made with the methylcobalamin form of B12, which research has shown to be the safest and most effective. Currently, most experts recommend taking a minimum of 1,000 mcg a day of methylcobalamin. Higher dosages of up to 15,000 mcg per day are sometimes required to bring levels back up to an optimal range and to restore energy, mental function and mood balance. B12 has no known drug interactions and has never shown any adverse or toxic effects in humans, even when given in very large doses.

The B12 Supplement You Should Be Taking

Working with the Scientific Advisory Board at my nutritional supplement company, Stop Aging Now, I created a convenient vitamin B12 formula called MAX-B12™, and it has become one of our best-selling products. My goal in creating this formula was to offer a B12 product of superior quality at an amazingly affordable price, so that no one has to suffer the consequences of a B12 deficiency.

I always tell my readers to shop around and do their own research to make sure I’m not shamelessly promoting my own product. But here’s why I am confident that MAX-B12 is simply the best option out there:

It’s Powerful: Each tiny, pleasant tasting lozenge provides 1,000 mcg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, and each bottle contains 90 lozenges, so you can tailor your dosage to your needs. The general recommendation is for 1,000 mcg – 5,000 mcg per day for maintenance and for up to 15,000 mcg per day to correct a deficiency.

It’s Fast Acting: A lozenge delivery system ensures absorption directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract, which makes it effective even for those who can’t absorb B12 from food. The lozenge quickly dissolves and you’ll experience immediate boosts in your energy, mental clarity and mood.

It’s Safe and Effective: MAX-B12 is made in a FDA-inspected facility in Florida using only 100% pure methylcobalamin, the form of B12 that has been shown in research studies to be the safest and most effective form for everyday use.

It’s Affordable and Risk-Free: This amazing formula is available for as low as $7.95 per bottle for 90 lozenges, which is less than many discount, low quality brands. Plus it ships to you for free and, like all Stop Aging Now products, comes with an “any reason” 365-day guarantee.

For a limited time, Live in the Now readers can get MAX-B12 for as low as $7.95 a bottle — with free shipping. I encourage you to take advantage of this great deal.

Joshua Corn – Editor-in-Chief Josh is a health freedom advocate and veteran of the natural health industry. He has been actively involved in the natural health movement for over 15 years, and has been dedicated to the promotion of health, vitality, longevity and natural living throughout his career. Josh has successfully overcome several personal health challenges through natural means, and believes that sharing information can empower people to take control of their health so they can solve their own problems and live life to its fullest potential. Josh is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Live in the Now. Additionally he serves as CEO of Stop Aging Now, a company that has been formulating premium dietary supplements since 1995. Josh is currently working on his first book about natural health, and is gearing up to launch the Live in the Now radio show. In addition to his work in the natural health field, Josh is an avid outdoorsman, animal lover and enjoys “living in the now” with his wife and two sons.

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4 responses to “Is This the Solution to Your Low Energy and Brainpower?”

I have been taking B-12 for several years. My cognitive abilities are continually measured by participating in Lumosity studies. I have BPI of 98.3 and am 84 years old. Your detailed discussions of B-12 are right on point. I have shared my interest with people 70-80 old. Most of them don’t seem to be interested but they should be! I live in Colorado State Veterans Home and see lots of people with badly declining cognitive skills.

Generally, the reference range for normal Vitamin B12 levels is 110-1500 pg/mL. Your lab may have a different range for what’s normal and I would suggest discussing your concern and lab results with your Physician.

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